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The Grant Writer will report to the senior Manager, Grants Management and Fundraising will be responsible for taking the lead on new proposals development process and submissions. This includes bid planning, identifying funding opportunities aligned with WC (War Child) country strategy and fundraising plan, as well as mapping and building relationship donors. The role also involves taking the lead in developing program concept notes and proposals primarily focusing on institutional donor funding for the Afghanistan Office.
Job Description
Proposal Writing and Project Initiation
· The Grant Writer will serve as the primary person for writing the proposals, new business development and ensure appropriate consultation to grow funding for program to resource the CSP.
· Regularly identify and review potential funding opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and priorities.
· Facilitate go/no-go decisions accordingly.
· Develop high-quality proposals and concept notes aimed at securing strategic and high-priority donor funding.
· Create a proposal calendar outlining deadlines, milestones, and responsibilities to ensure timely submission.
· Applying Value for Money calculations in proposal development, as required by donors.
· Ensure that all appropriate donor formats for proposals are available to relevant staff, as well as a clear understanding of donor requirements.
· Lead in developing a detailed project narrative, addressing all components required by the funding agency and showcasing the organization's capacity to execute the project.
· Conduct thorough reviews and edits to ensure the proposal is well-written, error-free, and aligns with the organization's narrative and mission.
· Ensure full understanding of Donor requirements (e.g. as articulated in the Terms of Reference or other documentation).
· Lead on effective handover of the new projects to the Programme Implementation team; ensuring that they fully understand the goals and targets of the project.
Donor Mapping and Relationship Building
· Mapping out the donor landscape and support building relationships with new donors.
· Lead engagement plans with potential donors, organize, and execute outreach efforts, including arranging meetings, presentations, and events to introduce the organization, its programs, and funding needs for potential donors.
· Foster regular communication with donors through regular updates, newsletters, and relevant information to keep them informed about the organization's activities
· Explore the interests of current and prospective donors and to identify new sources of institutional giving that are aligned with War Child's priorities.
· Present War Child's successes, methods, and interventions in different grant-related forums.
· Facilitate donor visits effectively with the program leads.
The Grant Writer will report to the senior Manager, Grants Management and Fundraising will be responsible for taking the lead on new proposals development process and submissions. This includes bid planning, identifying funding opportunities aligned with WC (War Child) country strategy and fundraising plan, as well as mapping and building relationship donors. The role also involves taking the lead in developing program concept notes and proposals primarily focusing on institutional donor funding for the Afghanistan Office.
Job Description
Proposal Writing and Project Initiation
· The Grant Writer will serve as the primary person for writing the proposals, new business development and ensure appropriate consultation to grow funding for program to resource the CSP.
· Regularly identify and review potential funding opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and priorities.
· Facilitate go/no-go decisions accordingly.
· Develop high-quality proposals and concept notes aimed at securing strategic and high-priority donor funding.
· Create a proposal calendar outlining deadlines, milestones, and responsibilities to ensure timely submission.
· Applying Value for Money calculations in proposal development, as required by donors.
· Ensure that all appropriate donor formats for proposals are available to relevant staff, as well as a clear understanding of donor requirements.
· Lead in developing a detailed project narrative, addressing all components required by the funding agency and showcasing the organization's capacity to execute the project.
· Conduct thorough reviews and edits to ensure the proposal is well-written, error-free, and aligns with the organization's narrative and mission.
· Ensure full understanding of Donor requirements (e.g. as articulated in the Terms of Reference or other documentation).
· Lead on effective handover of the new projects to the Programme Implementation team; ensuring that they fully understand the goals and targets of the project.
Donor Mapping and Relationship Building
· Mapping out the donor landscape and support building relationships with new donors.
· Lead engagement plans with potential donors, organize, and execute outreach efforts, including arranging meetings, presentations, and events to introduce the organization, its programs, and funding needs for potential donors.
· Foster regular communication with donors through regular updates, newsletters, and relevant information to keep them informed about the organization's activities
· Explore the interests of current and prospective donors and to identify new sources of institutional giving that are aligned with War Child's priorities.
· Present War Child's successes, methods, and interventions in different grant-related forums.
· Facilitate donor visits effectively with the program leads.